Said Abraham Maslow in 1966, “I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.” This sentiment perfectly outlines why I love mixing various media as an extremely flexible and advantageous technique for creating art. Knowing how to use a wide array of art-making tools and products is powerful when approaching any kind of challenging subject, and it’s also vital for beginning artists to experiment and learn which kinds of media resonate with their own artistic direction. This four-week workshop will guide you through my own techniques in mixed media art using pencils, soft pastels, inks and acrylics, with an aim to leave you confident in finding your own set of preferred skills.

How Our Online Workshops Work

1. Register (Create Student Account): When you register, you are creating a Student Account. This automatically registers you to take any one of our current Online Workshops.

2. Start: Prior to the start of each workshop, you can visit the classroom and workshop page for supply lists. You will also see students introducing themselves in the discussion forum.

You will receive an email at the start of each workshop. At that time, simply visit the classroom and workshop page for links to video lessons and instructions. For workshops that are already open, you can join in at any time.

3. Participate: Once a workshop opens, you can view video lessons and download instructions for each week. Feel free to participate in discussions and share your work in the gallery.